Five innovation lessons from 3M, How brands cut through the commerce cacophony, and the most innovative companies of 2017 ~ hellofuture

Five Innovation Lessons From 3M

3M is an iconic innovative company. They have over 55,000 products, Over 90,000 employees, 200 manufacturing plants, and 86 labs are all focused on progressing 3M’s innovation agenda. With 25 new products released every week, how does 3M maintain and sustain this engine of innovation?

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How Innovative Brands Cut through the Commerce Cacophony

As companies navigate the rapidly changing retail industry in an effort to gain competitive advantage, innovation is a must. No matter the size of your business, you can learn from the principals top companies keep in mind when executing new and innovative ideas. Here are 3 solid examples of truly innovative approaches by Sephora, Nordstrom, IKEA, and Amazon.

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Most Innovative Companies 2017

This year marks the 10th edition of the Fast Company World’s Most Innovative Companies ranking. Thousands of enterprises are considered each year, as Fast Company searches for those that tap both heartstrings and purse strings and use the engine of commerce to make a difference. It’s all about impact.

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How Blockchain is affecting Cybersecurity Innovation

The blockchain is essentially the technology that allows for digital files and assets to be shared by always checking existence and location amongst multiple nodes. Essentially, it’s like a bunch of watchtowers that all share what they see with one another — that way if one watchtower misses something it’s alright because all the other watchtowers will see that something’s wrong. When you apply this technology to cybersecurity to thwart malicious attacks, the implications are revolutionary.